1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Mazda Luce is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 2000 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
